Abby Choi Case: Ex-Mother-in-Law Tried to Delay Police Report

The trial of Abby Choi's ex-mother-in-law, Jenny Li Sui-heung, has revealed new details about the days after the model's disappearance. Choi's partner, Chris Tam, testified that Li urged him not to call the police immediately. Instead, she suggested waiting for 'kidnappers' to make ransom demands, asking, 'Maybe they just want money. They still haven't called you. If you report to police now, how can they extort money from you?'

This advice, according to prosecutors, was a deliberate attempt to mislead the investigation and delay police involvement. By framing the disappearance as a kidnapping, Li allegedly hoped to buy time for the real perpetrators—Choi's ex-husband and his family—to cover their tracks. The court heard that Choi was already dead at that point, and her body had been dismembered.

The case has shocked Hong Kong and drawn international attention. Choi was a well-known socialite and model. Her ex-husband, his parents, and his brother are all charged with murder. The trial continues to uncover the extent of the family's involvement and their attempts to obstruct justice.

For the public, this testimony highlights how easily a missing person case can be derailed by those close to the victim. It also underscores the importance of swift police action in disappearances. The trial is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge.